+JohnE5 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I am considering posting a puzzle cache that has Morris code on the listing. Once decoded it will subtly tell you to find a persons profile in geocaching.com. Once found, the profile with have a link that will connect (anonymously) to a Google voice account. The call is free by the way. The voicemail message will contain another Morris code but the actual sounds obviously. The caller may need to call back several times to decode the entire message which will lead to the cache. Thoughts on difficulty level, improvements, unforeseen problems? Quote Link to comment
+bittsen Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I am considering posting a puzzle cache that has Morris code on the listing. Once decoded it will subtly tell you to find a persons profile in geocaching.com. Once found, the profile with have a link that will connect (anonymously) to a Google voice account. The call is free by the way. The voicemail message will contain another Morris code but the actual sounds obviously. The caller may need to call back several times to decode the entire message which will lead to the cache. Thoughts on difficulty level, improvements, unforeseen problems? Do you mean Morse code? Unforseen problem is if the other cachers page gets altered but otherwise it's a good idea (for those who like puzzles) Quote Link to comment
+JohnE5 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Do you mean Morse code? Unforseen problem is if the other cachers page gets altered but otherwise it's a good idea (for those who like puzzles) No, Morris. Different guy same code. Just never got credit for it! Quote Link to comment
djhobby Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I am considering posting a puzzle cache that has Morris code on the listing. Once decoded it will subtly tell you to find a persons profile in geocaching.com. Once found, the profile with have a link that will connect (anonymously) to a Google voice account. The call is free by the way. The voicemail message will contain another Morris code but the actual sounds obviously. The caller may need to call back several times to decode the entire message which will lead to the cache. Thoughts on difficulty level, improvements, unforeseen problems? Sounds pretty neat to me. I have a couple of puzzles that use phones. There are a couple of versions of Morse Code too. I did a puzzle one time that used some old version that was used by the railways in America and it took a while to figure out, even after you knew it was Morse Code, because the style was archaic. Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 -.-. --- ..- .-.. -.. / -... . / .. -. - . .-. . ... - .. -. --. .-.-.- Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well, actually, Samuel F. B. Morse developed his code in Morris County, New Jersey. So, that coud be th cause of the confusion. There is one here with the Morse code as an MP3 on the cache page. Quote Link to comment
+linuxxpert Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...d3-9a6e3188c9ed A cache of mine that uses morse code.... click on the skull on the page. Quote Link to comment
+bittsen Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Ah, Herbert Morris. I remember reading about him in high school. Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 No, that was Phillip Morris. Quote Link to comment
+DarkZen Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'm working on a series right now that I hope to use Google Voice account on - sounds like a good idea. So will this other profile be an account set up specifically for this cache? Quote Link to comment
Clan Riffster Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...d3-9a6e3188c9ed You just HAD to hide that in Pennsylvania, didn't you! Couldn't hide it in Florida, where I could hunt for it... Quote Link to comment
+LightHouseSeekers Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Morris? Looks like the right one to me. All we have to do is properly decode the meows. Quote Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Morris? Crud, you beat me to it. I used to love that cat. I believe Alfred Vail is the guy who really invented Morse Code, but didn't get the credit for it. Quote Link to comment
+bittsen Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Morris? Crud, you beat me to it. I used to love that cat. I believe Alfred Vail is the guy who really invented Morse Code, but didn't get the credit for it. Morse code isn't really a huge accomplisment if you think about it. Finding a way to make it useful was the accomplisment. Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Morris? Crud, you beat me to it. I used to love that cat. I believe Alfred Vail is the guy who really invented Morse Code, but didn't get the credit for it. I thought that was Batman's butler. Quote Link to comment
+smelly_shoes Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have one with the coords engraved on a tag in morse code. GC1R9N9. I called it "Dit & Dah" Didn't even think about using audio but I may have to put out another... great idea! PS Morse made have developed it but if it wasn't for Vail no one would probably use it. Quote Link to comment
+TexasGringo Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Here is one http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...ee-30e8e10cef72 Quote Link to comment
+aviatrix22 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 One up here in Seattle too.. GC10KQT complete with sound effects! Quote Link to comment
+frinklabs Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Here's another: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1JTRR Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I think it's interesting, but having to listen to Morse code twice sounds tedious to anyone who can't get it at full speed. I think having the second stage is a good idea, just not Morse code again. Use it either in the 1st or 2nd stage only. Quote Link to comment
John E Cache Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) I am considering posting a puzzle cache that has Morris code on the listing. Once decoded it will subtly tell you to find a persons profile in geocaching.com. Once found, the profile with have a link that will connect (anonymously) to a Google voice account. The call is free by the way. The voicemail message will contain another Morris code but the actual sounds obviously. The caller may need to call back several times to decode the entire message which will lead to the cache. Thoughts on difficulty level, improvements, unforeseen problems? Given your location, why don't you find a guy(named Morris??) to make a video. Edited October 21, 2009 by John E Cache Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I think it's interesting, but having to listen to Morse code twice sounds tedious to anyone who can't get it at full speed. I think having the second stage is a good idea, just not Morse code again. Use it either in the 1st or 2nd stage only. I've done a puzzle cache where an audio stream of some morse code was used. It was just one small part of the entire puzzle that contained many parts. I used to know morse code (I passed the code portion of the novice ham radio test when I was 9 years old) but for this one I used a program which translated the audio to text. Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 the profile with have a link that will connect (anonymously) to a Google voice account. The call is free by the way. Do I need to have Google voice account to do this? if so, the cache is not guideline's compliant - ie, you can't take me somewhere that I must create an account. If it's just a phone call that I can make it without an account, great. Caches that require a geocacher to visit another website will not be published if the finder must create an account with, or provide personal information to, the other website. Quote Link to comment
+JohnE5 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 No, its just a widget on the profile. I have one on mine. You just click on it and enter your number. Google will call you then call me. Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Morris? Crud, you beat me to it. I used to love that cat. I believe Alfred Vail is the guy who really invented Morse Code, but didn't get the credit for it. I thought that was Batman's butler. Nope, Batman's butler would be Alfred Pennyworth. Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 No, its just a widget on the profile. I have one on mine. You just click on it and enter your number. Google will call you then call me. Doubt that would be approved under the guidelines. I certainly would never use it. There are ways to put it on the webpage. That is how you should do it. Quote Link to comment
+8Nuts MotherGoose Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I don't know morse code but i've solved several. Make sure your sound is high quality. I did an audio one where even a ham operator couldn't decode it. I also downloaded a program to decode it and there were many blanks left. I finally played it on an audio to video player and took pictures of it. From the pictures I was able to decode it. Quote Link to comment
+JohnE5 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 No, its just a widget on the profile. I have one on mine. You just click on it and enter your number. Google will call you then call me. Doubt that would be approved under the guidelines. I certainly would never use it. There are ways to put it on the webpage. That is how you should do it. Which guideline would finding another cachers profile violate? Which one would be violated by clicking on a button and recieving a phone call for free that connects you to the second part of the puzzle? The whole point is for the finder to think the puzzle is on the page then learn they have to hear morse code and decode it. Quote Link to comment
+sweetj Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I am considering posting a puzzle cache that has Morris code on the listing. Once decoded it will subtly tell you to find a persons profile in geocaching.com. Once found, the profile with have a link that will connect (anonymously) to a Google voice account. The call is free by the way. The voicemail message will contain another Morris code but the actual sounds obviously. The caller may need to call back several times to decode the entire message which will lead to the cache. Thoughts on difficulty level, improvements, unforeseen problems? Neat Idea!! Quote Link to comment
+sduck Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 It's a great idea, but I doubt it'd get approved. The google voice dependency will be very hard for most approvers, I'd guess. I could be wrong - you might want to send a email to one of your local approvers and see what they think. Quote Link to comment
+JohnE5 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) I have completed my puzzle cache and it's awaiting review. Could someone volunteer to be a beta tester? I would just send you the puzzle image. Edited November 11, 2009 by JohnE5 Quote Link to comment
+rovers3 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 QUOTE(Allanon @ Oct 20 2009, 03:13 PM) Morris? Looks like the right one to me. All we have to do is properly decode the meows. We have a puzzle cache up here been around since 2005 "Crazy Cat Cache: The Crazy Lair" (GCQZPC) “purr meow”“meow meow meow meow purr”“meow meow meow purr purr” “meow meow meow meow purr”“purr purr meow meow meow”“meow purr meow purr meow purr”“purr purr purr purr meow””meow meow purr purr purr”“meow meow meow purr purr” “meow purr purr”“purr purr meow meow meow”“purr purr purr purr meow” “meow meow meow meow meow”“purr purr purr purr meow”“meow purr meow purr meow purr”“meow purr purr purr purr”“purr purr purr purr purr”“meow meow meow purr purr” Quote Link to comment
+Unkle Fester Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Do you mean Morse code? Unforseen problem is if the other cachers page gets altered but otherwise it's a good idea (for those who like puzzles) No, Morris. Different guy same code. Just never got credit for it! Morris code is done with meow's versus dots and dashes. Quote Link to comment
ximines Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Das Boot Really Great, Has Everything Quote Link to comment
+kraushad Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 -.-. --- ..- .-.. -.. / -... . / .. -. - . .-. . ... - .. -. --. .-.-.- .-- .... .- - / .- / -.-. .-. . .- - .. ...- . / .-- .- -.-- / - --- / .-. . ... .--. --- -. -.. (And yes, I cheated ) Quote Link to comment
+Stargazer22 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Your new cache works just fine assuming I sent you the correct coords! Cool idea! Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) No, its just a widget on the profile. I have one on mine. You just click on it and enter your number. Google will call you then call me. Which guideline would finding another cachers profile violate? Which one would be violated by clicking on a button and recieving a phone call for free that connects you to the second part of the puzzle? The part of the ToU (4k) that states you cannot "Collect or store personal data about other Site users." Edited November 13, 2009 by wimseyguy Quote Link to comment
+JohnE5 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Reviewer made me take the google widget off. Same reason as stated above. Oh-well. Here is the cache if anyone wants to try it. It has been solved once already. GC1ZM22 Quote Link to comment
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